The Searchers

We're back from our western adventure vacation to Flat Creek Ranch in Jackson Hole Wyoming! The Searchers was our last movie in honor of the west before we packed up and went out WEST! 

The Searchers was classic. John Wayne was by far the BEST actor in the bunch in addition to having the best 'mosey'. He plays Ethan Edwards, a civil war veteran, who dedicates years to the search and recovery of his niece who was abducted by Indians. 

Movie Rating: 

Plot: 2.5 stars

Cinematography: 2.5 stars

Acting: 2.75 stars (Personally, I thought John Wayne's performance was pretty great, but the rest of the cast was just terrible!)

Average: 2.5 stars

We made Cherry Chipotle Chili-YUM!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive olive

1/2 pound lean ground turkey

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 medium carrots, diced

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes

Directions:

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook turkey with salt and pepper, stirring, until browned, 5–10 minutes. Add carrots, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until carrots soften, 3–5 minutes.

Stir in chili powder. Add tomatoes, cherries, chipotles, bay leaves and 1/3 cup water; bring to a boil. 

Reduce to a simmer; cook, stirring once or twice, until chili thickens, 10–15 minutes. Add beans; cook 2 minutes. Flavor with chipotle sauce to taste. Remove bay leaves. Divide chili among 4 bowls. Top each with one tablespoon yogurt and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Dinner Rating: 

Movie Relevance: 3 stars

Taste: 4 stars

Average: 3.5 stars